Smithfield Pepperoni Calzones Recall: Possible Plastic Pieces in Product
Smithfield recalls pepperoni five cheese calzones from May 2018 due to possible sharp plastic pieces. Consumers should not eat these products and dispose of them safely.
Use caution until it’s fixed
possible contamination with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of hard, sharp, clear plastic
What happened, in plain English
Smithfield is recalling pepperoni five cheese calzones that may contain sharp, clear plastic pieces. Eating these products could cause mouth injuries. Consumers should stop using them immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275854-smithfield-pepperoni-calzones-recall-possible-plastic-pieces-in-product.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275854-smithfield-pepperoni-calzones-recall-possible-plastic-pieces-in-product · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #063-2018
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“Smithfield Pepperoni Calzones Recall: Possible Plastic Pieces in Product.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275854-smithfield-pepperoni-calzones-recall-possible-plastic-pieces-in-product. Based on USDA FSIS recall #063-2018 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/smithfield-packaged-meats-corp.-recalls-pepperoni-five-cheese-calzone-products-due).
Why it’s dangerous
The calzones may contain sharp, clear plastic pieces that can cause mouth injuries if eaten. One consumer reported a small cut from consuming the product.
Who’s affected
Consumers who bought these calzones from retail stores nationwide. People who ate the product and experienced a small mouth cut are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for lot code 14318B on the individual packages and use by date 1/18/2019 on the product cases. Products with establishment number EST. M-19140 inside the USDA inspection mark are affected.
- Brand
Smithfield- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop using it now
Do not consume the recalled pepperoni five cheese calzones. Discard or return them to the place of purchase.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers and retailers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2019.
- USDA FSIS announced the recall
- FSIS closed the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is there a risk of serious injury?
One consumer reported a small oral laceration, but the hazard is not described as causing serious injury in normal use.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official USDA FSIS recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #063-2018 (July 17, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official USDA FSIS recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.